What is MOM.exe? How to identify viruses, fix MOM.exe errors on Windows

MOM.exe is a process related to AMD GPUs. If you encounter errors or suspect malware, you can check and fix the errors following the instructions below.

What is MOM.exe?

MOM.exe is part of the AMD Catalyst Control Center, a software that helps manage and customize the performance of AMD graphics cards. This file is usually located in the path: *C:Program Files (x86)ATI Technologies*. If it appears in a different location, it may be a fake malware.

Is MOM.exe a virus?

While this is a legitimate AMD process, some malware can impersonate it. To check:

Step 1: Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) => Find MOM.exe.

Step 2: Right click => Open File Location.

Step 3: If the file is not located in **C:Program Files (x86)ATI Technologies**, it is probably malware.

Step 4: Use anti-virus software such as Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, AVG to scan the system.

How to Fix MOM.exe Errors on Windows

Usually the error: ' MOM.exe application could not be started error ' appears in case if the application installation process fails or in case the file has been deleted.

If you encounter this error, follow the steps below to fix it:

- Make sure all Display Drivers on your computer are updated to the latest version.

- Your computer already has the latest version of ATI Catalyst Control Center installed. You can uninstall ATI Catalyst Software, then download and install the latest version.

To uninstall ATI Catalyst Software, all you need to do is open Control Panel , then select Uninstall (located under Programs), find and uninstall ATI Catalyst Software and you're done.

- Make sure your computer has the latest version of .NET Framework installed. If not, go to Taimienphi to download .NET Framework at high speed.

MOM.exe is a legitimate AMD process, but it can be impersonated by a virus. If you encounter errors, you should check the file's origin, update your drivers, reinstall the AMD Catalyst Control Center, or run a virus scan to be safe. If MOM.exe continues to cause problems, try disabling it in Task Manager or uninstalling Catalyst Control Center if you don't use it.

TipsMake recommends that you always double check before deleting or disabling any system process to avoid affecting computer performance.

Kareem Winters

Update 05 March 2025